Rory vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Rory Rank #226

Wells Rank #377

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Rory or Wells more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Rory and Wells mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Rory and Wells boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.